Africa
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Feb- 2022 -20 February
Stray Nigeria Air Strike Kills Seven Children in Niger: Governor
An air strike by the Nigerian army targeting 'bandits' has left seven children dead and five others wounded "by mistake" in southern Niger.
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20 February
US-Led Anti-Jihadist Military Drills Begin in Ivory Coast
US-led anti-jihadist military drills began in Ivory Coast on Sunday, maintaining the West's counter-terror commitment in West Africa after France announced its withdrawal from Mali.
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18 February
Borno Terrorists Surrender as Nigerian Army Goes on the Offensive
Since the Nigerian Army adopted a strategy of aggressive ground troops and air strikes in Borno State, scores of ISWAP and Boko Haram terrorists have surrendered.
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17 February
Mine Blast Kills Five Soldiers in Niger
An improvised explosive device has killed five Nigerien soldiers in the southwest of the Sahel country.
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17 February
France’s Mali Pullout Clears Path for Rivals: Experts
The withdrawal of French troops from Mali marks a loss of influence for Europe in Africa, leaving the way open for other powers, experts say.
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16 February
Two Killed in Twin Al-Shabaab Attacks in Somalia: Police
Al-Shabaab militants launched simultaneous attacks on police stations around Somalia's capital Mogadishu.
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16 February
Belgium Excludes Deployment of Troops to Mali for Now
Belgium has for now ruled out deploying a contingent of some 250 troops to Mali.
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15 February
Ethnic Militia Kills 18 in Eastern DR Congo: Official
Eighteen people were killed in an attack in remote northeast DR Congo by CODECO, a notorious ethnic militia, a local official and a civilian campaigner said.
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15 February
Israel, Morocco Sign $500 Million Air Defense Deal
Israel Aerospace Industries has agreed to supply the Moroccan military with the Barak MX air and missile defense system for $500 million.
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15 February
USS Jason Dunham and Egyptian Navy Conduct Exercises in Red Sea
The US Navy guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham and Egyptian Navy frigate ENS Alexandria conducted joint exercises in the Red Sea during the International Maritime Exercise/Cutlass Express (IMX/CE) 2022.
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